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Kenya education news: TSC, schools, universities, TVET and exams. Coverage for parents, teachers and students.
Bill risks Sh1m fine or 3 years jail for public schools charging Kenyan tuition
Kimani Ichung’wah’s Basic Education Bill 2026 would ban public schools from charging Kenyan learners tuition (non-citizens may still pay), with other charges needing CS approval; breach risks Sh1m fine and/or three years’ jail.
TSC plans 34,016 teacher promotions, nearly 16,000 short of Ruto target
TSC will promote 34,016 teachers in 2026/27 against President Ruto’s 50,000 annual target, a 15,984 gap that Kuppet rejects, saying Sh2 billion only funds 11,866 grade moves while 22,150 rely on attrition vacancies.
TSC opens 34,016 teacher promotion slots — applications close in August
TSC is advertising roughly 34,016 promotion vacancies across many cadres, from Senior Teacher II upwards, with an August application close reported in national media.
How KUCCPS University Placement Works in Kenya (2026 Guide)
Evergreen explainer of how KUCCPS places Form Four leavers into universities and colleges, and how to use official portals responsibly.
Schools close for August holiday as capitation shortfalls leave institutions in debt
As schools close for the August holiday, principals say delayed or partial capitation has forced them to seek extra support from parents.
Court Awards Sh12m to 122 Teachers Over Unfair Mandera Reposting
Employment and Labour Relations Court awarded 122 teachers Sh100,000 each after finding their Mandera reposting unfair and unlawful.
Mombasa launches maritime and hospitality TVET courses under KBEST
Mombasa County opened specialised maritime, hospitality and technical courses at Mtongwe and Kisauni vocational centres under the KBEST programme with Colleges and Institutes Canada, plus daycare for student mothers.
KNUT: unpaid 2025 exam staff still waiting despite Sh1.5bn release; 2026 risk flagged
KNUT says thousands of 2025 invigilators and supervisors remain unpaid despite a Sh1.5 billion release, blaming KNEC CP2 verification delays and warning some teachers may refuse 2026 exam duties.
Prof John Okumu confirmed as Kenyatta University substantive Vice-Chancellor
Kenyatta University Council confirmed Prof John Okumu as substantive VC after he topped PSC interviews with 84.5 marks, ending months of uncertainty after a High Court challenge by DVC Prof Waceke Wanjohi.